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Remove a hot-swap power supply unit

Use this information to remove a hot-swap power supply unit.

About this task

S001
shock hazard
DANGER
danger
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:

  • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet/source.
  • Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets/sources.
  • When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
  • Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
  • The device might have more than one power cord, to remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
S002
disconnect all power
CAUTION
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
S035
shock hazard
CAUTION

Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has this label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.

Attention

  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

Procedure

  1. Locate the hot-swap power supply in the rear of your server and disconnect the power cord from the power supply.
  2. Remove the hot-swap power supply unit.
    Note
    PSU with a release tab is a hot-swap PSU. The color of the release tab does not affect the serviceability of the PSU.
    Figure 1. Hot-swap power supply unit
    Hot-swap power supply unit
    1. Press the release latch towards the handle.
    2. Carefully pull the handle to slide the hot-swap power supply unit out of the chassis.

After you finish

  1. Install a replacement unit or filler. See Install a hot-swap power supply unit.

  2. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube